Education
5 months ago
Proposed federal funding cuts could have severe impacts on Whatcom County schools

Areas that would be most affected by the cuts include migrant and multilingual learner, mental health, homelessness and professional development programs.

Crime
5 months ago
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office may be on the trail of murder suspect Travis Decker

The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads directly to Decker’s arrest.

Business
5 months ago
Tourism spending slightly rose in 2024 in Bellingham and Whatcom County

The overall number of jobs supported by tourism only saw a minor increase but still remained above pre-pandemic levels.

Crime
5 months ago
Arkansas woman charged following milestone arrest by Washington’s new Indigenous cold case unit

It’s the first case ever charged by the AG’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit, which was established in 2023.

Government
5 months ago
Bellingham City Council expands affordable housing opportunities

The newly passed ordinance offers incentives for developers to build affordable housing in designated urban villages.

Northwest Sports
5 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners swept, Bells eye division lead, Seattle-area prep football program busted and more

A former Mariner caused the club to dip under .500 for the first time in two months.

Community Events
5 months ago
Protests planned for this weekend in Bellingham and Ferndale

A Ferndale “ICE-Breaker” rally is set for Friday while Bellingham is slated to have a No Kings demonstration at City Hall.

We Are Whatcom
5 months ago
Tina Hayes: Co-director of HomesNOW! Not Later

Hayes found community when she lived at the tiny home village. Now a director of the village, she gets to orchestrate the growth of the community she loves.

Local Sports
5 months ago
Gabriel Moreno’s 3-run homer leads the Diamondbacks in 10-3 win over the Mariners

The D-backs send LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (1-3, 6.70 ERA) to the mound on Wednesday while the Mariners counter with RHP Bryan Woo (3-5, 3.07).

Local
5 months ago
No injuries reported after RV fire in Bellingham

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

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